Registered Nurse - Jail Services

This is a FLSA non-exempt, part-time position, not to exceed 1039 work hours in any fiscal year located at the Carson City Sheriff's Office. Perform a variety of nursing duties involved in assessing, treating, controlling and preventing patient illness and disease; perform physical examinations; identify patients with physical and emotional illness; and administer medications as prescribed for all persons in the custody of the Sheriff of Carson City.

This responsibility is limited to those who are in actual custody for whom the City is responsible.

This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Collaborate with health care team and follow written protocols in all Registered Nursing practices.
• Perform general physical examinations including heart, neck, pulmonary chest, cardiovascular, abdominal, and other routine exams; initiate and perform selected diagnostic tests ordered by the Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
• Identify physical and emotional illnesses through observations, interpretations of laboratory findings, and analysis of patient charts; administer medications which are prescribed; provide or assist in providing appropriate medical, hospital, or other health care as needed.
• Provide education to patients under medical treatment programs in order to assess their health progress; identify reoccurring problem areas; establish written and verbal plan of care to solve specific problem areas; evaluate, assess, and alter, if appropriate, the established plan of care.
• Interview patients prior to examinations to obtain a variety of information including medical history and background; determine the type of nursing care or community service the patient will need; observe patients for signs of intoxication or possible use of illegal drug; document observations.
• Provide health related education on the prevention of communicable diseases; coordinate health programs with outside organizations and agencies; provide general health related information and instruction to individuals and families.
• Follow up with patients with infections and other illnesses; ensure follow up testing or treatments are completed as necessary.
• Assist with medical emergencies; administer first aid for minor injuries and health problems including fainting, seizures, vomiting, and other minor injuries or health problems.
• Participates in the implementation and development of continuous quality improvement objectives.
• Maintain the operational activities and patient care for assigned clinic or health care program; participate in a variety of nursing responsibilities including administering immunizations, performing pregnancy and tuberculosis tests, and diagnosing and treating clients for drug addiction, sexually transmitted disease and other illnesses.
• Keep accurate patient records regarding immunizations and prescribed dosages of medications; maintain and update files as necessary; make changes regarding employment, address and phone number changes, weight, height, and medical problems.
• Contributes to the overall quality of the department’s service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures.
• Prepares a variety of technical, statistical and narrative written reports, correspondence, procedures and other written materials.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with patients, family members, visitors, and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and information including adhering to HIPAA regulations.
• At times may be required to work outside normal business hours and work extended hours to accomplish requirements of the position. Expected to be available to jail services outside of normal working hours for questions pertaining to health of adults and juveniles detained in the Carson City Jail or Carson City Regional Juvenile Detention Center.
• Assist the Carson City Sheriff’s Office in developing and implementing policies and procedures that assure high quality health services, based on recognized community and professional standards.
• Conduct, when necessary, appropriate health service training courses for Carson City Sheriff’s Office employees, when requested by the Sheriff.
• Provide services within the scope of a Nevada Registered Nurse for all juveniles detained in Carson City Regional Juvenile Detention Center. This responsibility is limited to those juveniles where…